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Air Force opens proposal window for $485M cyber training contract
Work will support a squadron charged with providing initial and advanced information operations and cyber training across the Air Force.
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Incumbent SAIC fights exclusion from $972M Air Force contract
The company is taking issue with its removal from the competitive range for this modeling and simulation support award.
Companies
Vibrint expands defense tech capabilities with Ampsight buy
The acquirer is looking to strengthen its artificial intelligence, cloud and cyber offerings for national security and geospatial intelligence customers.
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Pacific multidomain task forces are looking for long-range drones
MDTFs are getting their chance to experiment as Transformation-in-Contact units.
Companies
Copper River expands health care presence with acquisition
The Alaska Native-owned company is looking to offer more medical services for government clients.
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Air Force Research Lab seeks support for IT modernization initiatives
The agency wants to hire a small business that can support research operations with artificial intelligence, advanced analytics and cloud migration services.
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Pentagon seeks input on plan to streamline software authorizations
A new request for information follows a promise made by Katie Arrington to overhaul how the Defense Department runs its authority-to-operate process.
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‘Gimmicks’: GOP lawmakers slam Trump’s ‘trillion-dollar’ defense-spending proposal
White House claims of a 13% increase rest on unusual budgetary maneuvers, not a higher DOD topline.
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Space Force picks a dozen for $237M tech development, demonstration contract
The service branch wants to establish a base of commercial spacecraft suppliers that can supply systems on a more rapid turn.
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Army wants tougher, more mobile workstations for geospatial-intel
The Geospatial-Intelligence Workstation-Tactical program's goals include bringing capabilities to the tactical edge and helping battlefield commanders make better, quicker decisions.
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Air Force seeks innovation around geospatial intelligence
The service branch renews its call for white papers to improve planning and decision-making by using advanced imagery analysis.
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Transportation Department seeks contractor to manage military supply ship system
The Maritime Administration launches market research for a data management contract for the 60-vessel Ready Reserve Force.
Companies
Cyber champion Robert Metzger dies after cancer battle
The defense industry is mourning the loss of a legal expert, widely known as the "Godfather of CMMC," whose work on supply chain security helped shape national standards.
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DOD’s Katie Arrington shows no mercy to CMMC complainers
The Pentagon's acting IT leader warns contractors about compliance with the new cybersecurity standard and unveils plans to overhaul "archaic" software authorization and risk management framework processes.
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SAIC wins $55M Space Development Agency integration contract
SAIC will take on systems engineering and related support work for SDA's emerging satellite network.
Companies
Lockheed to acquire Amentum product unit for $360M
Amentum's Rapid Solutions team manufactures communications and other tactical systems for national security programs.
Companies
Northrop takes $477M loss on B-21 to speed up production, cover materials costs
Anticipated losses on the stealth bomber’s first five production lots have now surpassed $2 billion.
Companies
Industry eyes ‘wicked hard’ Golden Dome space interceptor challenge
Defense companies are eager to stake claims in Trump’s Golden Dome vision.
Opinion
The defense tech ecosystem gives investors many opportunities
Bill Farmer, managing director at the investment bank BGL, highlights the big bets investors are making on companies touting disruptive defense technologies amid global instability.
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